Minnesota SF942 mandates reporting of school attendance concerns to local welfare agencies and appropriates funds for child welfare response efforts.

Minnesota SF942 requires mandated reporters to immediately notify local welfare agencies if they know or suspect a child has seven or more unexcused absences, putting them at risk of educational neglect or truancy. The bill modifies the definition of "habitual truant" to include children under 12 who miss seven school days without lawful excuse. Local welfare agencies must respond to these reports by offering services to the child and their family or partnering with community organizations.

Minnesota SF942 mandates reporting of school attendance concerns to local welfare agencies and appropriates funds for child welfare response efforts.

Minnesota SF942 requires mandated reporters to immediately notify local welfare agencies if they know or suspect a child has seven or more unexcused absences, putting them at risk of educational neglect or truancy. The bill modifies the definition of "habitual truant" to include children under 12 who miss seven school days without lawful excuse. Local welfare agencies must respond to these reports by offering services to the child and their family or partnering with community organizations.